ee A enti By R.A. R. A couple of weeks ago this column treated as a fantasy an idea that Expo '76 might possibly be located near Mt. Joy. ® © © Actually, there is a faint chance that it may actually land on a 1,500-acre tract owned by Hershey Estates and located between Eliza- bethtown and Hershey. ®e © eo Those who are pushing the idea vision tremendous things For instance: 1.—High speed trains be- tween Philadelphia along the Penn-Central to the Conewa- go branch which runs along the proposed Expo site. 2. — Additional interchang- es on nearby Pennsylvania Turnpike, 3.—Heavy traffic on newly (by then) completed Rte. 283. 4 — Availability of Olmsted as an International airport. 5.—Conversion of buildings after the fair to some useful purpose as part of ‘“Americ- ana.” Is it a pipe dream? Well, yes and. no. ® © ® There are tremendous forc- es at work, apparently, un- der the surface. But, because of the magnitude of the pro- ject—wherever it-is held — the site selected must be fin- alized in the not too distant future. ®e o eo On August 11, 1897 — 74 years ago this week—the first Pennsylvania Railroad rolled through the cut through Mt. Joy. e © o Although opening of the deep cut through the borough was a big engineering feat, the first train moved through without fanfare of any partic- ular nature. That same day the new station was openéd. © © © Until the cut was finished and put into use the railroad approached Mount Joy from the west over the present right of way but then follow- ed the tracks which now cross west Main street and serve a number of freight businesses. The line then crossed Main street again at what is now the Union Nat'l Mount Joy bank and was at surface level, joining the present tracks east of Jacob street. To dig the cut—which was done without benefit of much mechanical equipment ——necessitated ‘moving sever- al buildings. ®e © © If you've wondered about how construction of the new bypass expressway is progres- sing on west of the Elizabeth- town - Hershey interchange, you'll be interested to learn what we discovered first- hand. ®e © o The concrete is poured and the highway practically com- pleted to a point about even with the Big M market. ee © o There, however, the con- crete ends abruptly and it may be a while until the pav- ing is done. However, it is less than a mile from that point te the new access road and expressway interchange which connects easily with Route 230 near the Swatara churchi Petween Middletown and the Big M. ® ©® © Someone observed with awe the magnitude of th-e disaster if the rain of last week. had been snow in Jan- - uary. - ee © © 1f it is a fact that seven inches sof snow equal one inch of ‘rainfall, then the rain, had it been snow last week, (Turn to page 16) THE MOUNT JOY VOL. 71. NO, 11 Rotarians Given Inside Look At Weltare Speaking as a concerned insider, Jay Musser discussed public welfare Tuesday noon, Aug. 10, for his fellow Ro- tarians and observed that a turning point in the system may be approaching. A member of the Lancast- er County Board of Public Assistance, he talked at Hos- tetters dining hall on the subject, ‘Welfare, Fact, Fic- tion and Future.” The turning point in the highly controversial area of public assistance to needy is arriving, he believes, because people generally, have be- come concerned. During more lush days, the economy carried the burden and the public accepted the situation. But, as the econo- omy has slackened, he point- ed out, a loud and certain cry has arisen. At the same time, welfare costs have taken a tremend- ous surge upward. He explained that there are 11,000 welfare cases in the county, which is 21% times more than in January of 1968. If that same increase continued, he observed, in five years, 1 out of every 10 persons in the county would be receiving aid. The fremendous upsurge, Musser attributed to various factors — changes in the fed- eral laws concerning poverty levels, the so-called “30 and a third” plan (which is pro- posed to go to $50 and half), new residency requirements, administrative decisions con- cerning communes, students, etc, and strike welfare pay- ments. Musser pointed . out that of the various avenues of wel- fare payments, the dependent children -area accounts for 75 percent of. the case loads. Ac- ross the state, the percentage is 80, he added. “Welfare is a monstrous, political prcblem,” the board member told the Rotarians as he revealed that the board actually has dwindling power over the situation. As a matter of putting the payments in proper prospect- ive, he noted that 48 percent of the funds are from the state, 50 percent from the federal government and two percent from the county. The new awareness of the total situation and of the problem demands, he said, a facing up to the matter and the making of hard decisions “by you.” He added that so- ciety must, because it rgpre- sents such a high percentage of the payments, what it will do with the problem, and society must make a de- ermination of “what are the rights” of the people involv- ed. The speaker was introduc- ed by Charles O. Groff. erect are In Tennis Finals Two top young tennis play- ers of Mount Joy were in the thick of the finals of the Red Rose Junior tourney at the Lancaster Riding and Tennis club last week. Drew Hostetter and Brent Zeller, playing in the under 18 division, went to the last game, finally taking the count, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, from Alan Garabedian and Dick Pron- chek. Hostetter previously had gone to the finals of the sing- les, dropping 6-4 and 6-4 to John Karr. MOUNT JOY, PENNA., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1971 BULLETIN Mount Joy's ONLY Newspaper Devoted to the Best Interest and Welfare of Mount Joy TEN CENTS FROM FRANCES SHELLENBERGER ESTATE $10,000 Gift Comes to Fire Company * * Mount Joy’s Friendship Fire company has fallen heir to $10,000, an unexpected unanticipated and unsolicited gift! News of the unusual gratuity was an- nounced Thursday night, the company held its monthly meeting in the fire hall. The $10,000 is the product of on in- surance annuity in which the Friendship Fire company was named the beneficiary. Back in June of 1968, Ray Bair, form- erly of Mount Joy, was talking with the late Miss Frances Shellenberger, of Lan- caster also formerly of this community, who was buying some insurance annun- iities, When the papers were x x» came to the August 5, as the question * * of beneficiaries naturally front and Miss Shellenberg- er named Miss Jenny B. Roberts, also of Lancaster, who also is now deceased. Miss Shellenberger and Miss Roberts both were registered nurses and worked together for many years in New York. Although When they both retired from nursing, they came to Lancaster and took a house on Louise street, she had not lived in Mount Joy for many years, Miss Shellenberger had retained an interest here, principally through her brother, Shellenberger, who visited with her in the late Reuben Lancaster for many years. One thing he being drawn, (Turn to page 5) Legion Commended. for Youth Work In recognition of its out- standing service to children and youth of the Commu} ly, W. S. Ebersole Post 185 of The American Legion has been cited by the national or- ganization of the Legion, Post Commander Philip F. Stumpf has announced, The citation from Americ- an Legion National Head- quarters located in Indiana- polis, Indiana, is signed by the Legion National comman- der, Alfred P. Chamie. “Children & Youth are the American Legion's basic pro- grams,” Commander Stumpf explained, “and we are proud that our efforts have been recognized in this manner by the national organization.” Each year more than 16, 000 American Legion Posts are asked to submit reports of their expenditures and ac- tivities on behalf of children and youth. Post 185 was a- warded its citation on the ba- (Turn to page 16) Real-life Life Saving Real-life life saving seems to be a frequent activity 'am- ong employees of Arm- strong’s carpet plant in Mari- etta! In three entirely unrelated incidents, William Zimmer- man, 389 North Barbara St., Mount Joy and Mike Bren- nan of Leola have been cred- ited recently with the saving of several people from drowning, : The most recent was Sun- day afternoon, when Brennan rescued a woman who went down in deep water while swimming in north of Lebanon on Route 72. Zimmerman gave artificial respiration to 11-year-old Erica Nssley, who was pulled unconscious from deep water at the Mount Joy swimming pool, and then, not quite a week later, helped to rescue several persons when a small boat capsized in Little Chiqg- ues creek near The Cove dur- ing very high water. Zimmerman is a jute range leader at the carpet plant, and Brennan is a plant engin- eer. In Baseball Finals Mount Joy's hustling Jun- ior-Midget baseball team has hustled itself into the finals of the season-end tournament and on Friday night will meet Fulton for the champ- ionship, beginning at 6:30 p. « IM A berth in the finale came Monday night at Arnold field with a big 16 - 4 win over Manheim township. Hunting Safety Class Another Hunter Safety course will be held on Satur- day, August 14, at the Mount Joy Sports Farm. Bgeinning at 1 p.m. regis- tration will immediately pre- cede the course activities. The public is invited to take the course. All new hunters must pass this course before they can purchase a Pennsylvania hunting license. Liof® 1.3%¢, Local Scout “Wet typhoon hit. O.K, See you soon, Ed.” That is the terse but wel come message from a Mount Joy Boy Scout who has been caught up in the swirl of ev- ents at the International Jam- beree in Japan. Ed Smith, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ammon Smith, 807 West Main street, had gone to Japan late in July but the typhoon hit, To Release Pheasants Three hundred 12-weeks old pheasants will be releas- ed in this area on Saturday, Aug. 14, as part of the Mount Joy Sportsmen Association’s continuing program of im- proving hunting. The three-quarter grown birds will be taken in small groups into East Donegal, Rapho and Mount Joy town- ships on Saturday and there set free. The pheasant raising and releasing program is in charge of Brady Hess. Day-old chicks are furnish- ed in the spring by the state and are put in charge of a man in the Manheim area who raises them and returns them to the club for release. The Sportsmen’s program has been in operation for sev- eral years with the young released on farms which are not posted later in the season. ®e, IN UNIFORM COMPLETES COURSE Army Private Michael A. Showalter, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Showalter, of 125 Ann Ave., Landisville, re- cently completed eight weeks of basic training at the U. S. Army training center, Fort Campell, Kentucky. He received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weap- ons, map reading, combat tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first air, and Army history and traditions. in Typhoon scattering the Scouts” temples and shrines. Exactly what has happen- ed, in detail, the Smiths do not know. But, the brief tele gram answered the most vital question. He had been expected to return home, arriving in Phil- adelphia on Thursday, Aug. 12. . Prior to the telegram, the Smiths had received one let- ter from Ed, enclosing some pictures which he had taken and shipped home for proces- sing. into Sacred Concert With an attendance of “more than 300 people,” the new Interchurch Council of the community held its sec ond and last vesper service of the season on Sunday eve- ning, Aug. 8, in Memorial park. Soloists, duets, trios and groups presented sacred mus- ic of a wide variety, each group representing one of the churches participating in the new council, Earlier the council's com- mittee in charge of the ves- pers, Charles Hershey, chair- man, had presented a pro- gram by Maranatha Product- ions, called Outreach. . Hershey said during inter- mission Sunday that the re- sponse has been so warm and favorable to the programs that it now is hoped that more such outdoor events can be planned for the 1972 sum- mer season. Class of '56 Reunion The Donegal high school class of 1956 will hold its fifteenth reunion on Satur day, September 18, at Mead- ow Hills Dining Room, Lan- caster, Anyone not receiving an invitation and wishing to at- tend may make reservations by contacting Mrs, William L. Bitzer, Mount Joy R1, Ph. 653-1702.
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